Starting Out On A Gluten Free Quest

I understand that it can be a big deal to give up gluten. I am here to help you with your quest for better health by eating gluten free.

The first step is to understand what contains gluten. Anything made out of flour (white or whole wheat), like bread, pasta, pastries, crackers, and many cereals. Rye, spelt, and barley also contain gluten. Oats may be contaminated with gluten – so make sure they say “gluten free.”

So what are you going to eat instead?You CAN eat rice, corn, potato, quinoa, millet, meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and beans (that is, unless you are allergic, intolerant, or if they don’t work for your blood type).

While it can be hard to imagine at first, after eating gluten free for over a year, I find that there are so many gluten free foods to choose from. Watch those labels on packages carefully! Make sure it says, “gluten free” and at restaurants, be sure to tell your server that you are eating gluten free. See my guidelines for eating out below.

Call ahead to speak with the chef and find out what items on the menu are gluten free

Gluten often hides in creamy soups, sauces, gravy and breading

Aim for this type of menu item: salmon/chicken with rice and vegetables

Your first gluten free shopping trip:Before you head out to the store, you might want to watch this video. With the help of my sister and niece, I will guide you through the grocery store and show you what to look for on labels.

Find out more how I can help you with gluten-free shopping below.

Success Tips:I want you to be successful eating gluten-free.

That’s exactly why I created theStress Remedy Programs to support you with this major change. Find out more here how you can receive a guidebook, meal plan, recipes, shopping list, and daily email tips for 3 weeks to help you to be successful.

I also recommend these three blog posts for helping you create a successful strategy:

Dr. Doni is the best selling author of The Stress Remedy (2013), Stress Remedies (2014), Stress Warrior (2018) and The Natural Insomnia Solution (2018). She is an international speaker, including at naturopathic medical schools and naturopathic conferences from Hawaii and Vancouver, BC to New Hampshire and New York.

Her research and approach to health optimization has been featured on TV, radio, podcasts, and print, including GOOP, Natural Solutions Magazine, First for Women Magazine, Huffington Post, Elle Magazine, Inspiyr Magazine, Mind Body Green, Energy Times, Fox News, and more. She publishes a blog and podcast at DoctorDoni.com, and is the owner of Nature Empowered Nutritionals and Cat Care, a not-for-profit dedicated to animal rights.

Comments

Are there some people that flat out do not have a sensitivity to gluten? I’ve eliminated it for quite some time and have no noticeable effects, good or bad. I also never noticed any apparent symptoms when I did eat it, or anything in particular. I did however notice digestion was affected during times of being overworked, or wired, etc.

I’ve also read studies that vitamin C can for the most part eradicate gluten (not to suggest celiacs try this).

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